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Foam

by Emergency Film Group ISBN: EFGFM9001

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Overview

Objectively teaches emergency responders what they need to know to select, prepare generate and apply foam to a Class A or B fire or hazardous materials spill. Topics covered:• Studies all of the basic concentrates currently on the market, including high expansion, fluoroprotein, AFFF, FFFP, alcohol resistant, and Class A More »

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ISBN: EFGFM9001

Objectively teaches emergency responders what they need to know to select, prepare generate and apply foam to a Class A or B fire or hazardous materials spill. Topics covered:

• Studies all of the basic concentrates currently on the market, including high expansion, fluoroprotein, AFFF, FFFP, alcohol resistant, and Class A foams.• Discusses the special properties and drawbacks of each which will make them appropriate or inappropriate for particular situations.• Emphasizes the value of pre-incident planning, and tells how to analyze a site to determine what type and quantity of foam concentrates to keep available• How to prepare foam, including proportioning to achieve the right mix of water and concentrate• Close attention to polar solvents, particularly ethanol and the use of aocohol resistant foam concentrates and foam concentrates that can be used on polar solvents and hydrocarbons• Fighting tank fires• NFPA foam application specifications• Safety equipment, including skin & eye protection• Rules of compatibility• Protecting exposures• Protecting the integrity of the foam blanket• Eliminating the source of the leak• Up-to-date portrayal of equipment used in foam preparation & delivery